East Coast and Midlands Travel Guide
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Where to stay in East Coast and Midlands
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like Dublin Port and Henry Street Shopping District are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Dublin 8
If you're spending time in Dublin 8, check out sights like Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum or Dublin Zoo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Heuston Station or Heuston Tram Stop.
Dun Laoghaire
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Dun Laoghaire. A stop by The Forty Foot or Dun Laoghaire Harbour might round out your trip.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
"The rooms are decent, and the beds are comfortable, however, the comforters don’t seem to be regularly treated for dust mites. If you have allergies, this might not be the best place for you. The staff lost my laundry, and after having it for more than 26 hours and gave it back to me unwashed."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin by IHG
"Very modern/ clean sleek style"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
"I needed a larger room with space on either side of the bed. Most suites are the same with two larger suites per floor. I wouldn’t recommend the regular suites if you have mobility issues. They’re too small and you have to climb on the bed to get in and out."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Zanzibar Locke
"Great location, friendly staff, great facilities"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Residence Dublin
"It's just a student accommodation thats been opened up for use during the summer. It's a nice area. Felt very safe and has some food and shopping nearby. Probably a 20 minute walk from the station and city centre. The accompdation was nice, modern and comfortable. Not as good as a traditional hotel ..."
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Binary Hub
"I found communication a bit slow and posted information on reception desk hours contradictory. I worked out--reception desk was open past 5pm for my 7:15 arrival but I was stressed the whole way from the airport and St George's Quay on foot that I would not make it. I tried to call but using the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
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Popular places to visit
St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Phoenix Park
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- University College Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Emerald Park
- Merrion Square
- Marlay Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Slane Castle
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- RDS Main Arena
- K Club
